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Peru is located along a convergent boundary where the Nazca Plate is subducting beneath the South American Plate. This tectonic interaction leads to significant geological activity, including earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in the region. The Andes mountain range, which runs along Peru's western edge, is a direct result of this convergent boundary process.
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What is the antonym for divergent boundary?
The antonym for divergent boundary is convergent boundary. In a divergent boundary, tectonic plates move away from each other, while in a convergent boundary, they move towards each other. This can result in subduction zones, mountain formation, or continental collision.
Is mt vesuvius on a divergent boundary?
No. It is associated with a convergent boundary.
What type of boundary does the red sea affect?
I believe the red sea is located at a divergent plate boundary.
What type of boundary occurs between the max a plate and the South American plate?
Convergent on the western perimeter, divergent on the Easter perimeter.
Is the Marianas trench convergent or divergent?
The Mariana Trench is a convergent plate boundary.
Is Mount Vesuvius near a hot spot divergent or convergent plate boundary?
Vesuvius is associated with a convergent boundary between the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
Are the Andes transform divergent or convergent boundary?
The Andes are a result of the convergent boundary between the Nazca and South American Plate.
Is a composite volcano on a divergent boundary or convergent boundary?
They can be associated with both, but are most often found near convergent boundaries.
What is the difference between convergent boundary and convergent plate boundary?
Convergent means where plates are moving together. Divergent means where plates are moving apart.
What is the plate boundary of Peru-chili trench?
A convergent plate boundary.
Is iceland a convergent plate boundery?
No but is it on a divergent plate boundary
What are the all the boundary?
Convergent plate boundary, divergent plate boundary and strike-slip (transform) plate boundary.
